Shorts in Winter; Life on the West Coast

Christmas cannot be in five days? ...Can it? Where has this entire year gone?

As the golden hues of Autumn transform into the dark, dreary days of Winter, I could not be more ready to give my mind a vacation. A whole week free from studying, exams, work and all of the other pressures that come along with being 22.

My DIY inspiration list is growing at an exponential rate and I'm beyond ready to spend some time sipping tea, listening to music and desiging and creating some of the DIY fashion projects that I've been dreaming about for ages.

I wore this simple outfit to start my Christmas shopping. I brought my trusty DIY clutch I made a few weeks prior and I love the little bit of shimmer it adds to the ensemble. If you missed the DIY clutch tutorial, check it out here!

sweater:h&m//shorts:unknown//clutch:DIY//necklace:h&m//sunnies:h&m//bracelets:value village

What are your plans for the holidays?

Do you manage to find time to relax or is it a completely hectic time of year? xx

-C

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Leather & Fluo

Victoria's local fashion scene is buzzing. There are many emerging fashion designers who infuse inspiration from the West Coast with city street style to create a look unlike anywhere else in the world. 

My partner in crime, Stacie, and I went back to our hometown a few days ago to chat with local designer, Eliza Faulkner. You can check out the post here. We spent the day in Eliza's studio then wandered through Duncan's quaint streets, browsing in the vintage boutiques. 

I found the perfect floor length, sparkly dress for $5. With a few cuts and hems, it will be transformed into the loveliest New Years Eve dress! The dress is gorgeous as it is, so before I chop it up, it deserves to have a photo shoot of it's own. Stay tuned! x

Blazer: Louben (thrifted)

Tee: Gap

Leather Leggings: H&M

Boots: SammyDress

Purse - Thrifted

Jewelry - Thrifted

-C

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DIY Christmas Crafts at Sitka

On a dark and dreary evening in YYJ, some of Victoria's finest came out to play!

We attended Sitka's DIY night last night and created Christmas decoration masterpieces; West Coast style!

Sticks, lace, feathers and hemp were all being tossed around while each lovely lady created something unique. Entry was by donation with all proceeds going to Hurricane Sandy relief.

Two things we learned while DIYing at Sitka:

1.Victoria has some of the most stylish, creative ladies around (well, we actually already knew that!)

2. You can never have enough pairs of scissors at a DIY night!

Thank you for a wonderful evening, Sitka!

Check out their website at www.sitka.ca

xx

C + S

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A Carnival Affair

What better way to celebrate Carly's homecoming than a night at the carnival! The grounds were eerily quiet and we had the whole place to ourselves to run around and eat all the cotton candy and mini donuts we wanted! 

Best friends re-united <3

Watch out for our giveaway coming up! You won't want to miss it ;) 

-C + S

Bon Voyage Carly

Today I had to say goodbye to my best friend who is off on a exciting two month European adventure with her boyfriend. Yes it's okay to be jealous...I am!

Since it was our last night we decided to get some frozen yogurt at one of our favourite places called Qoola.

 You get to pick the flavour of yogurt you want, as well as any toppings you find desirable. 

Needless to say, its difficult choosing just one kind and one topping, so we usually end up with a mixture of flavors and random toppings. 

Of course I'm going to miss her so much but I know she is going to have a amazing time and I cant wait too hear all her great stories! And don't you guys worry, Carly is bringing her lap top and is going to try to do a couple post while she is backpacking.

Is anyone else going on a holiday this summer? Tell us below in the comment box!

xx

-S